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HKSAR Delegation Competed at the “12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People’s Republic of China”

Held from 22 to 30 November 2024 in Sanya of Hainan Province, the “12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People’s Republic of China” (the “NTGEM”), with “As One Family We Thrive, for the One Chinese Dream We Strive” as the slogan, is a major sports event intended to bring together athletes of ethnic minorities across China, in the hope of enhancing their mutual understanding and cultural integration of our nation.

On invitation by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission and the General Administration of Sport of China, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) sent a delegation of 99 athletes and staff members to participate in 4 events, 3 of which were competitive (shuttlecock, dragon boat and folk martial arts), with the remaining one being the demonstration of dragon dance sport. Besides, the delegation also delivered an on-stage performance at the opening ceremony. This Department was tasked with secretarial duties, while the Hong Kong Sports Institute provided medical services for Hong Kong athletes in Sanya during the NTGEM. The HKSARG hosted the Flag Presentation Ceremony for its delegation at Tsuen Wan Sports Centre on 12 November 2024, with Kevin Yeung, the then Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism cum the Head of the HKSAR Delegation, officiating at the ceremony.

Among those cheering for local athletes in Sanya were George Tsoi, the Head of the HKSAR VIP Delegation; Timothy Fok, the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and the Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Delegation; and Camay Lee, the Assistant Director (Leisure Services) 2 and the Secretary General of the Organising Committee of the Delegation.

Hosted every 4 years, the NTGEM features events mainly for amateur athletes. The winners of the events are awarded first, second and third prizes instead of gold, silver or bronze medals, with a view to encouraging the public’s participation. For instance, in each competition event, 1 first prize, 3 second prizes and 4 third prizes are awarded to a total of 8 athletes with the best results. As regards the demonstration event, each squad can receive a trophy, medals and certificates, with the first, second and third prizes being presented to the winning squads based on their total scores.

In this year’s NTGEM, the Hong Kong Dragon Dance Squad, comprising Tse Kin-keung, Gao Tsz-sum, Gao Chi-shun, Yu Chun-fai, Yu Tsoi-yi, Ye Chung-lam, Poon Pak-ho, Cheng Chun-yin, Hasegawa, Nobuo, Man Chun-pan, Chan Ming-kwan, Lee Hiu-yau, Lee Ching-ting, Lau Hung-chi, Suen Hung-kin, Xu Kan, Chan Chun-to and Wong Kin-fai, was on the 22nd place in the demonstration event of dragon dance and won the second prize. In folk martial arts competitions, Wu Kai-yee finished 7th in the overall ranking of women’s fanziquan item, and brought home the third prize. Lau Ho-kan and Fung Cheuk-yin won the third prize in the men’s doubles shuttlecock competition, so did Lo Wai-ming and Lam Yuen-ping in women’s doubles. The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Women’s Squad, comprising Fong Yeuk-man, Melody Wong, Angel Lai, Chu Hei-tung, Man Fung-yu, Chau Tsz-yan, Li Lang-yi, Yun Shuet-yee, Choy Fei-yuk, Wong Hei-man, Chan Hiu-tung, Leung Kam-fung, Lo Lai-ngor and So Mo-yin, finished 7th in the 200-metre race and clinched the third prize. Our local athletes won 1 second prize and 4 third prizes in total.

The welcome home reception for the Delegation was held in recognition of its notable successes in the NTGEM on 17 December 2024 at Tsuen Wan Sports Centre.

Kevin Yeung, the then Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, presents the delegation’s flag to Timothy Fok, the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China.	Lau Ho-kan and Fung Cheuk-yin won the third prize in the men’s doubles shuttlecock competition.
Representatives of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Women’s Squad attend the awards ceremony.	Hong Kong Squad finished third in the women’s doubles shuttlecock competition.
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Squad competes in the men’s 500-metre race.	A group photo of the captain Lai Chung-ming and the coach Cheng Tin-wai with the team.

For details on the Hong Kong Delegation of the NTGEM, please visit

Commencement of Tin Sau Road Swimming Pool in Tin Shui Wai

Dedicated to enhancing the sports facilities in our community, this Department aims to help members of the public experience the fun of sports and maintain physical fitness. Since its commencement last year, Tin Sau Road Swimming Pool has been the fourth swimming pool under the LCSD in Tin Shui Wai, following Yuen Long Swimming Pool, Tin Shui Wai Swimming Pool and Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Swimming Pool. The outdoor facilities feature a main pool measuring 50 metres by 25 metres and a training pool measuring 25 metres by 15 metres. To address the needs of winter swimmers, the indoor area houses a heated training pool measuring 25 metres by 25 metres and a jacuzzi, the first one in the district for public use.

Tin Sau Road Swimming Pool is located on 20 Tin Sau Road, Tin Shui Wai. Members of the public are advised to visit the website for the details of the opening hours and special notices of the swimming pool.